# Proposed AD FAA-2009-0663: Eurocopter France Model AS 332 C, L, L1, and L2; AS 350 B3; AS 355 F, F1, F2, and N; SA 365 N and N1; AS 365 N2 and N3; SA 366 G1; EC 130 B4; and EC 155B and B1 Helicopters

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2010-06-07
- Products: Eurocopter France
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 3, 2009, 74 FR 38381
- Comments due: September 2, 2009
- Became: [AD 2010-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-06-07)
- Docket: FAA-2009-0663 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2009-0663, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2007-SW-25-AD
- FR document: E9-18429
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6a/3e/6a3e95c1ac75da74de716c2d1aff13bb6c7cbbeb1fc559e18c488721ee658798 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2009-08-03/pdf/E9-18429.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/03/E9-18429/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as-332-c-l-l1-and-l2-as-350-b3-as-355-f-f1-f2-and-n
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CFA1303B8463574C8625760700675E32.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2009-0663

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the specified model helicopters. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Community. The MCAI states that the AD is issued following a manufacturing nonconformity found on one batch of the servo-control caps. With a defective servo-control, rotation of the distributor might not be stopped mechanically since only friction of inner seals holds the distributor sleeve in its position. The proposed AD actions are intended to address the unsafe condition created by a manufacturing nonconformity found on one batch of servo-control caps. If not corrected this condition could cause untimely movements of servo-controls, which are used on main and anti-torque rotors, and lead to the loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 3, 2009: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E9-18429, comments due Sep 2, 2009 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2009/08/03/E9-18429/airworthiness-directives-eurocopter-france-model-as-332-c-l-l1-and-l2-as-350-b3-as-355-f-f1-f2-and-n)

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